Henry Jackson (Jack) Norman, 83, died May 10, 2024 in Arnoldsville. Born on Oct. 5, 1940, to the late Willie Ralph Norman and Xavier Dudley Norman, Norman was a dedicated family man and a pillar of strength to his family as well as his community.
He was a devoted husband to his wife of 56 years, Lynda, and a loving father to his two children, Jason and Amy, and seven grandchildren. He found immense joy in spending time with his family and loved ones, whether it was taking a drive in the North Georgia mountains, star gazing, cheering on the Bulldogs or telling stories around a fire.
Norman’s faith was the cornerstone of his life, evident in his lifelong commitment to Arnoldsville Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful servant and deacon for over six decades. His influence extended beyond the church walls, as he dedicated over 20 years to guiding and mentoring Boy Scouts and youth group members as Scout Master, helping to mold them into strong, responsible, contributing citizens.
A pillar of the Arnoldsville community, Norman’s impact was felt through his 30-year tenure on the Arnoldsville City Council, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Arnoldsville Crepe Myrtle Festival in the mid ’90s. His service didn't end there. Norman served in the Army reserves for eight years following high school and later retired as an installer from AT&T before spending nearly a decade working for the University of Georgia in the health center maintenance department.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Trudy Jones (Tom) , Virginia O’Kelley (Frank). Survivors include his wife, Lynda Eberhart Norman; children, Jason Norman (Audrey), Amy Tolbert (Jonathan); grandchildren, Daniel Norman, Carter Norman, Jonah Tolbert (Stephanie), Blakely Tolbert (Charlie Charter), Jacob Tolbert, Lydia Tolbert, and Joy Tolbert; brother, Lee Norman (Claudette).
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens, East, with Nathan Palmer officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arnoldsville Baptist Church at 240 Yancey Road, Arnoldsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is entrusted with arrangements.